Wisconsin
Markesan is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,276. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Markesan receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Markesan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Markesan is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Markesan is $147,800, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $479 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Markesan is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,119 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Markesan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,250 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,085 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $952 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,664 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 534 |
| County GDP | $904M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 46 |
| Retail | 68 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,577 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.45% |
| Commute Time | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| Census Median | $147,800 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $308,737 |
| Census Median Rent | $479 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,577 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.45% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,058/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Total Violent | 69.9/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 69.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,118.9/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,118.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.6 inches |
| 6% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7108°N, 88.9912°W |
| County FIPS | 55047 |
Winner: Republican by 36.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.7% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 550/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |